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Producing very musical and amazing sounds, the Neutron is a semi-modular synthesizer that can be used standalone or as part of a Eurorack system. An original intuitive layout of the controls and the patchbay allows the musician to draw on their creativity and dream of endless possibilities. The Neutron is a well-built synthesizer that will capture your imagination.

Designed and engineered in the U.K.elay and Overdrive Circuit in a Eurorack FormatThe only rack system on the market designed to fit offsets and other asymmetrical instruments.

Pre-drilled to stack on our Bravo rack (23" w X 33" h x 18" d)

Flat packed, these racks ship anywhere in the world and assemble with a single (provided) 4mm Allen wrench.

A Brief History of Analog Synthesis:
The modern synthesizer’s evolution began in 1919, when a Russian physicist named Lev Termen (also known as Léon Theremin) invented one of the first electronic musical instruments – the Theremin. It was a simple oscillator that was played by moving the performer’s hand in the vicinity of the instrument’s antenna. An outstanding example of the Theremin’s use can be heard on the Beach Boys iconic smash hit Good Vibrations.

Ondioline:
In the late 1930s, French musician Georges Jenny invented what he called the Ondioline, a monophonic electronic keyboard capable of generating a wide range of sounds. The keyboard even allowed the player to produce natural-sounding vibrato by depressing a key and using side-to-side finger movements. You can hear the Ondioline on Del Shannon’s Runaway.

Storytone Piano:
Designed by famous piano manufacturer Story & Clark in association with RCA, the Storytone piano debuted at the 1939 New York World’s Fair. Hailed as the world’s first electric piano, the Storytone is prized by musicians and collectors alike for its realistic piano sound – only 500 or so were ever built.

Mellotron:
Finding a high level of acceptance in the 1960s, Harry Chamberlin’s Mellotron was an electro-mechanical keyboard that generated sounds by playing back pre-recorded tape loops. Although tempermental and prone to pitch and mechanical issues, the Mellotron was used extensively by many U.K. artists. Classic tracks from the Moody Blues Days of Future Passed, the Beatles Strawberry Fields Forever, and the Rolling Stones She’s a Rainbow are prime examples.

Arp 2600:
Manufactured by ARP Instruments, Inc., the Arp 2600 was one of the most successful synthesizers to come out of the 1970s. They were ideal for players new to the synth world, and allowed patches to be changed via switches or 1/8" audio cables. The list of recordings and artists that used the venerable Arp 2600 reads like a veritable Who's Who of rock, pop and jazz, and includes The Who, David Bowie, John Lennon, Depeche Mode, Edgar Winter, Frank Zappa and Herbie Hancock – to name just a few. An Arp 2600 was even used to create the voice of the Star Wars character R2-D2.

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Customer Reviews

This machine sounds fantastic in general; for Behringer, it's pretty amazing. On par for something that would cost twice as much. Rich, warm, and w massive capabilities. The overdrive + noise generator are a particularly nice touch. I can't wait to start incorporating it into live performance.

Matt Meyer
Submitted: 10/7/2018

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Behringer’s first original design for a synth is a home run! At first, I was skeptical how it would mesh with
my current setup but it sounds right at home. The Neutron is powerful, sounds deep and is built like a tank. I was really impressed with the initial lead and bass sounds I conjured up but also the build quality is right on par with synths twice its price. If you are just learning about synthesis, modular or otherwise, the Neutron is a perfect gateway.

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